Alpha Hayley's Destined Mate by Andrea Townsend

Chapter 640 Shield Me from Danger

Hayley's POV:

When I said those words, I wasn't joking.

I despised feeling helpless and in the dark, as if I had no control over what's

happening.

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I didn't mind Benjamin having his secrets, but there was no way I'd stand by while he faced danger alone, without me knowing.

If only I could be honest with him about my status as an Alpha. I was sure the reason he was keeping things from me was to protect me, to shield me from danger. But I didn't want that kind of protection.

Most people would probably see it as thoughtful when a partner hid their wounds or struggles-suffering in silence to avoid worrying the other person. But that wasn't what I wanted.

I'd always wanted to fight alongside my mate, side by side, facing every challenge together.

I promised Benjamin that one day I would become his Luna, and with that promise came the responsibility to stand by him, through every difficulty and danger. I never wanted to be kept in the dark or pushed aside when it was his turn to face the worst.

After two long, tense minutes of silence, I finally heard Benjamin's strained voice on the other end of the phone.

"Are you trying to call off our engagement?"

I could hear the weakness in his voice, and though I was angry, just knowing he was alive gave me some relief.

"Send me the address!" I snapped, cutting him off before he could say another word. Without hesitation, I ended the call.

A minute later, Tyrone sent me the location.

Following the coordinates, I found myself standing in front of a small two-story wooden house.

saw

wrapped tightly around his shoulder and waist, but the blood seeping through the fabric told me his injuries

skin-far too pale

wolf, shared in my discomfort. She could sense that

closer, my heart sinking with

audible. "It's the same poison that affected

froze, completely thrown off. Why was this same deadly poison targeting the people

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but was too weak. Instead, he motioned to Tyrone,

a respectful nod to Benjamin, began

paused to think. Then I turned to Tyrone. "You go downstairs. I'll need

last look, and

room.

settle back onto the bed and took out the needle kit I always carried. Setting a chair by his side, I began inserting the needles one by one, focusing all my attention as I guided

carefully, and after a while,

angled the needle

in pain, but I

of his discomfort finally ceased, I

different spot, just a few

mine the entire time. After a moment, he gave me a faint

voice

is at risk?" I asked, pretending to be

let up on the treatment for

as you're here, I won't die," he said, his voice gentle and sure. There was a look in his eyes that spoke volumes, and

an eyebrow and teased, "You're not marrying me for free access to a top- tier,

such an opportunist in your eyes?" Benjamin frowned, though there was a hint of a smile on

I'm an Alpha. With my powerful wolf and all those experienced Beta warriors, I won't die